Today we have the incredible opportunity to sit down with Steve Kwan, a BJJ black belt and host of BJJ Mental Models.

Steve feels almost like a unicorn in the BJJ community. He has never competed or even had the desire to do so. He established himself as a pure hobbyist from the time he started training. He has accomplished many goals in the community and seems dedicated to providing as much value to the art and those seeking knowledge as he can.

Steve puts it very simply "it must be fun" when it comes to training. Many new practitioners starting in the gentle art think they have to compete. This sometimes can develop an unhealthy relationship with BJJ and can lead down a path of giving up on the martial art.

If you are not having fun, then what is the point?

It is easy to tell from the moment Steve starts answering questions that he thinks of jiu-jitsu in a much more intellectual way. Every answer goes in great detail beyond what we and many others would think was possible.

Steve Kwan Social Media:

https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

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